Action for Enterprise is a leader in the field of private sector development to fight poverty.
A private nonprofit organization, AFE has experience in over 35
different value chains and 25 countries. For twenty years, AFE has implemented
cutting edge field programs, provided technical support to development agencies
worldwide, developed state-of-the art training programs, and authored numerous
publications.

AFE strives to be a global leader,
innovator and trainer in reducing
poverty through private sector
promotion in developing countries.
Its mission has three core
components:

To implement programs that
promote growth, efficiency and
competitiveness of industries
resulting in increased benefits
and sustainable impact for
individuals and small businesses
in developing countries.

To be a leader in training and
generate/share knowledge that
forwards learning in the
enterprise development field.

To provide technical assistance to
other development organizations
and practitioners to improve their
ability to implement effective
market development programs.